Rainbow

by Kacey Musgraves

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(Eb)When it rains, it pours,

but you (Absus2)did n’t e ven no (Eb)tice

it ain’t rain ing an y more.

It’s hard to (Absus2)breathe when all you know (Bb)is

the (Cm)strug gle of stay ing a bove the (Cm)ris ing wa ter line.

Well, the (Eb)sky has fi n’lly o pened,

the (Ab)rain and wind stopped blow ing.

But you’re (Cm)stuck out in the same old storm a gain.

You hold (Eb)tight to your um brel (Cm)la.

Well, dar ling, (Ab)I’m just try ing to tell ya that there’s (Cm)al ways been a rain bow hang ing (Bb7)o ver your head.

If you could see what I see,

you’d be (Ab)blind ed by the col (Eb)ors.

Yel low, red and o range and green

and at (Ab)least a mil lion oth (Bbsus)ers.

So, tie (Cm)up the boat, take (G7)off your coat and (Cm)take a look a round.

’Cause the (Bb7)o ver your head.

Oh, tie (Cm)up the boat, take (G)off your coat and (Eb)take a look a round.

Ev ’ry (Eb)thing is al right now.

’Cause the (Eb)sky has fi n’lly o pened,

the (Ab)rain and wind stopped blow ing.

But you’re (Cm)stuck out in the same old storm a gain.

Let (Eb)go of your um brel (Cm)la, ’cause, dar ling, (Ab)I’m just try ing to tell ya that there’s (Cm)al ways been a rain bow hang ing (Bb7)o ver your head.

Yeah, there’s (Cm)al ways been a rain bow hang ing (Bb7)o ver

your (Eb)head.

Mmm.

It ’ll (Cm)all be al right.

Rainbow by Kacey Musgraves — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Rainbow by Kacey Musgraves in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Ab at 65 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Rainbow" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Rainbow"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Rainbow" use?
Just 14 chords: Ab, Absus2, Bb, Bb7, Bbsus4, Cm, Cm7, Eb, +6 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Kacey Musgraves songs work for kids?
Try "FOLLOW YOUR ARROW", "LOVE IS A WILD THING", "MERRY GO ROUND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.